BESS Superintendent

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.

Senior BESS Superintendent, EPC

The Superintendent’s primary responsibility is to lead and oversee project teams in the field, including in-house installers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with project goals. This role supports the deployment and installation of Redwood Material’s energy products such as BESS, associated infrastructure, and solar. To effectively manage operations, the Superintendent must be present onsite daily during active work periods. This hands-on presence enables direct oversight of day-to-day team activities, timely identification of issues, and comprehensive awareness of all onsite developments. In addition, the Manager is accountable for upholding rigorous quality standards and enforcing safe work practices across all project phases. While these oversight functions are essential, the role prioritizes proactive team management and performance optimization.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervises assigned project work and coordinates between engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule. 
• Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs, and production schedules while updating forecasts and adjusting work plans to mitigate project risks and production issues. 
• Reviews and interprets project specifications to support job setup, construction execution, inspections, and project closeout activities in accordance with company and AHJ requirements. 
• Manages site work, site access, medium to low voltage electrical work, and BESS installation   
• Coordinates with internal teams, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure proper equipment, materials, inspections, and construction support are delivered on schedule. 
• Promotes and enforces strict safety, process control, and documentation standards related to operating equipment, electrical systems, transformers, generators, and overall jobsite operations. 
• Leads project alignment meetings, documents project activities, supports workforce development and training needs, and performs additional assignments as directed by management. 

Desired Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction supervision experience required preferably via General Contrator or Electrical Contractor (especially BESS and Commercial Solar Experience) 
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus.  
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.  
• Valid Driver’s License.  
• OSHA 30hr certified is preferred.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.  
• Experience with 3D model reviews, Navisworks, clash reviews preferred. Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.  
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
• Willing to travel or relocate to project site for project duration preferred (projects in IL, MI, TX, & future locations) 

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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